1. Course Introduction
Tuesday 28th August 2018

2. A bit about us!
Induction week
The course

3. The Team Des Hewitt d.m.hewitt@warwick.ac.uk Sally Hewitt
Julie Taylor
Jen Rowan-Lancaster

4. What our trainees say…..
I feel the course has made me an outstanding practitioner!
The reassuringly expert and pragmatic teaching…
Wide coverage of all elements of teaching; quality of seminars…
Really supportive - couldn't ask for more.
I think school direct is a great path into teaching. The organisation, delivery and support from the University has been fantastic!
It's brilliant. I really get the sense that the tutors are passionate about their subjects and really care about our success.

5. What we offer…
Team of passionate and dedicated education professionals
Taught sessions at the university
Moodle (e-resource)
Link Tutor support
Personal Tutor support
All uni-based Student Support Services
Mahara (Professional Digital Portfolio)
SSLC - Trainee ‘voice’ – feedback
Strong and effective partnership between Warwick and schools
Will hear more about this over the course of the week.

7. New Mentor Development - 10.10.15
The Warwick Partnership
School Mentors
1ST - PUPILS
2ND TRAINEES
Class teachers
Link Tutors
Uni tutors (personal/subject)

8. Ofsted – key strengths
The partnership’s strong emphasis on the impact of teaching on pupils’ progress and learning. Trainees are acutely aware of their accountability for pupils’ achievement and progress over time.
The impressive range of specifically detailed partnership documentation, which provides a meticulous focus on the teachers’ standards. This shared and well-understood information enables the partnership to track accurately the progress of individual trainees, evaluate the quality of their work and provide detailed steps for continued development.

9. Exceptionally high expectations of trainees, which drive ambitious levels of challenge supported by expertly crafted training.
The partnership has a clear and ambitious vision for sustained excellence and is clearly focused on further improving high-quality provision and outcomes for trainees and pupils in schools.
The partnership’s strong drive to sustain and further develop the highest quality provision possible. All improvements are informed by a systematic and scrupulous analysis of internal and externally validated information.

10. The week
Ahead…
timetables

11. Groups For the purpose of induction week Group A Group B Group C
Rooms are timings are detailed on the Induction Week Timetable

12. PGCE Programme Structure
Professional Studies
Covering the professional skills and knowledge all teachers need
Subject Studies
Covering Core subjects (English, Maths, Science) and all Foundation subjects
Professional Practice
Developing your awareness of your professional development; reflecting on progress on school placements; setting targets for successful completion of the programme

13. Course structure Professional Studies
Lecture/seminars/workshops related to effective practice eg. Assessment, behaviour, differentiation etc
Professional Practice
School Practice
Professional Development Portfolio (Mahara)
Reflection sessions
Subject studies
English
Mathematics
Science
Subject specialism
Wider curriculum
Primary Languages
Foundation Subjects
Subject knowledge and pedagogy

14. Course calendar
3 Separate calendars – make sure you have the right one!
Host and Complementary Placements
University led days
Specialism days
School Direct Alliance/ Lead school training
Focus on complementary placement and importance for this.

15. New Mentor Development - 10.10.15
Guidelines – different to salaried trainees…..in particular alliances. )

16. Programme Handbook Key Information University course information
PGCE course and academic studies
Assignment advice
University of Warwick student support services
School-based training expectations
Roles and responsibilities
Training and assessment procedures and records
Meeting the Teacher Standards
Evaluations
Key documentation
Should be the first port of call…..

17. Assessment University School Warwick Assessment Descriptors WADs
Master’s Level marking grid and grade descriptors for written assignments– See Handbook Appendices (electronically available)
Professional Practice progress monitored by Personal Tutors and Link Tutors
Each trainee’s progress reviewed at review meetings and informs interventions
Warwick Assessment Descriptors
WADs
Based on Teachers’ Standards
Clear criteria for each strand/level of
achievement
Self assessment tool and used by
mentors to inform profiles.
Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) – reflective tool
Refer back to expectations – touch on personalised action plans and letters – supportive!!
Brief introduction to Mahara and session on Wednesday and need to register with IT so they can enrol
WADS distributed later in the week.

18. Assignments Professional Studies: Monday 7th January 12 noon
Subject Studies: Monday 11th March 12 noon
Subject Specialism: Monday 29th April 12 noon
PDP including Subject specialism: Monday 17th June 12 noon

19. Placement files Teaching File Teaching Teaching timetables
Key school policies
Planning
Lesson evaluation
Assessment Records
Professional Development File
Personalised Training Plan
Less observation feedback
Assessment profiles
WADs
Why ….evidence – cross referencing WADs – a way to document your progress – normal – nothing extra. Organised, all in one place – LT and mentor will use – track progress of you and children.

20. SSLC Quality Assurance Student voice
Meet approximately 3 or 4 times during the year
Would you like to be involved?
Derby – SSLC – feedback will then go back to the chair for wider feedback – speak to Rebecca

21. Some advice Take notes and engage in sessions Organise your diary
Make a plan – School and University
Support each other
Don’t panic/ let others panic you
Do be confident and take initiative
We’re here to help you make the most of the opportunities
Enjoy it!

23. How do I get to the top?

24. It won’t be like this…

25. It will be more like this…

26. Inspiration Olympians!
Derek R video

27. Expect the unexpected... Embrace every opportunity
Be flexible and dynamic. The only constant is change.

28. ...don’t be afraid to call for assistance

29. Support each other... Keep calm. Peer support
Networks sources of invaluable support for teachers.
Children deserve your best. Not able to give your best if exhausted